About this role
<div> <div> <div> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Position Description </span></strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Asset Development is tasked with identifying, developing and bringing to construction new investment opportunities on behalf of ESB Group. The Renewables and Dispatchable Energy teams within Asset Development have successfully developed and are in the process of developing a number of projects in the UK and Ireland and are actively seeking to acquire or develop further projects in both Ireland and abroad. Development activities comprise identifying and developing opportunities to enhance and expand the generation portfolio to achieve the ESB growth targets – bringing the projects from Concept Stage through to Financial Investment Decision. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The successful candidates will be responsible for leading the development of Assets in Flexible Generation, Battery Energy Storage Systems and System Services portfolios, working closely with team members across the various business units in ESB. The successful candidates will be highly motivated, innovative, commercially driven and have a track record of successfully delivering projects. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Key Responsibilities </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide leadership and direction to assigned project teams in the development of projects from Concept phase through to Final Investment Decision followed by handover to the construction team. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Oversee the assessment and development of new business opportunities such as brownfield/greenfield sites, application of new technologies and on occasions potential acquisitions. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Champion Safety across the projects by leading implementation of the safety management strategy across all projects. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Development, management and responsibility for the business case for assigned projects. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Promote and foster a strong team culture and open and transparent communication within the project team and throughout the ESB AD business unit. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensure effective project delivery in line with ESB’s internal rigorous project management methodologies, achieving a consistent high standard of output from the project team which meets all technical, commercial, legal procurement and programme requirements. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensure commercial focus and rigour is brought to each project. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Oversee the development and implementation of the procurement and contract strategy for each of the projects and co-ordinate the various contracts required for each project. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Manage stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally, including interfacing with the power and gas grid System Operators and supporting the acquisition of necessary permits, authorisations, planning and connection agreements. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensuring that all project risks are continually assessed, reported and managed in line with ESB’s governance systems. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Regular reporting to ESB AD management team and the relevant Project Boards, ensuring that the Board Members are informed of relevant risks and issues across the programme and that required decisions are taken in the necessary timeframe. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Be fully informed of industry issues which may impact on the choice of technology and ensure that this information feeds into the decision-making process. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Experience</strong> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Essential </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">7 years relevant experience. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A track record in delivering projects and new business development initiatives, with relevant experience in managing the development of energy generation/storage projects. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience of working from own initiative, taking ownership of work / projects and motivating team members to deliver team objectives or projects. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analytical skills to assess projects and the ability to summarise the key parameters of a project. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to clearly plan and communicate the requirements to progress specific projects or new initiatives in the project development area. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">3rd level qualification in engineering or equivalent. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience of negotiations and commercial ability. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Desirable </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Knowledge of energy storage and generation technologies and experience of working with these technologies. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Knowledge of the energy market and regulatory supports in Ireland and UK </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Knowledge of procurement procedures. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Financial skill to appraise project returns and profitability. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Understanding of power generation business. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A primary Engineering degree or equivalent.</span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Project management qualification and/or other business management qualifications that may compliment the essential/desirable knowledge, skills and experience listed above. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Location </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">ESB Head Office, Lr. Fitzwilliam Rd, Dublin 2 </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Based on the operational requirements of the role, smart working arrangements will be agreed between the Line Manager and the successful candidate based on the needs of the specific role, the individual and the team. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Reporting to </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The Flexiable Generation Manager, Asset Development. </span></p> </div> <div> <div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Why Work with Us? </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Progressive, hybrid working model </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Career development through mentoring and training </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Sports and Social Clubs </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Networking opportunities </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Credit Union </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Generous Pension </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Access to staff well-being programmes </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Generous parental leave entitlements </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong values-based and inclusive culture </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Salary </strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">€71,976 - €84,677 per annum</span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Closing Date </span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">15th July 2026</span></div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p> </p> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] </span></p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact [email protected] </span></p> </div> <div style="text-align:center"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. </span></p> </div> </div>